Ipswich Town drew 1-1 with Barnsley this weekend and we take a look back at a classic game between the teams in 2000 – and the biggest-ever between the two sides.

Ipswich Star: David Johnson attempting a header at the Barnsley goal early on against 'keeper Kevin MillerDavid Johnson attempting a header at the Barnsley goal early on against 'keeper Kevin Miller (Image: Archant)

They met at Wembley in the 2000 play-off final to determine the last promotion place to the Premier League.

Ipswich Star: Tony Mowbray nets the equaliser to make it 1-1 against Barnsley at Wembley. Picture: SIMON PARKERTony Mowbray nets the equaliser to make it 1-1 against Barnsley at Wembley. Picture: SIMON PARKER

It was a nervy start to the game for Town, with goalkeeper Richard Wright conceding an own goal in the sixth minute.

Ipswich Star: A sea of blue as Ipswich fans turn up in their numbers to see the play-off final in 2000A sea of blue as Ipswich fans turn up in their numbers to see the play-off final in 2000 (Image: Archant)

But the score was brought level in the 28th minute from a Tony Mowbray header.

Ipswich Star: Premier League here we come. Martijn Reuser hits Town's fourth at Wembley and Ipswich are home and dryPremier League here we come. Martijn Reuser hits Town's fourth at Wembley and Ipswich are home and dry (Image: Archant)

The second half however is where Town shone, with Richard Naylor managing to chip the ball over the oncoming keeper to give Town the lead, six minutes later and Marcus Stewart headed home to make it three.

Ipswich Star: Martijn Reuser celebrates the fourth goal of the match. Picture: MICK EASONMartijn Reuser celebrates the fourth goal of the match. Picture: MICK EASON

Barnsley did manage to pull one back in the 78th minute from a penalty by Craig Hignett.

Ipswich Star: George Burley lifting the play-off trophy in 2000 as Ipswich Town secures promotionGeorge Burley lifting the play-off trophy in 2000 as Ipswich Town secures promotion (Image: Archant)

But Town fans were sent into delirium as Martijn Reuser burst through to net a fourth and fire Town into the Premier League.

Ipswich Star: A message to Town derby rivals Norwich City FC in the crowdA message to Town derby rivals Norwich City FC in the crowd (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: George Burley celebrates Town's victory at the final whistle. Picture: JOHN BABBGeorge Burley celebrates Town's victory at the final whistle. Picture: JOHN BABB (Image: Archant)